Speaker Topics and Schedule

This talk is all about Habenaria hybrids and how they are made!
Featuring over 55 hybrids and 125 pictures, this a perfect talk for anyone, be it an expert Habenaria-grower or someone who have never heard of the genus before. It begins with a quick summary of the genus’ history and where hybridization began. Next comes a big dive into hybrids with emphasis on how individual species created the hybrids. This makes up the bulk of the talk and has loads of pictures, both species and hybrids. Lastly, we’ll finish up with a thorough discussion on Habenaria culture, placing a large emphasis on the “big-bad dormancy,” which won’t seem big or bad after we finish!

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This talk is beginner-friendly but is very taxonomy-dense. However, you do not need to know anything about detailed taxonomy or orchids to enjoy it!

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Run time: 60-80 minutes

Are you a fan of any and everything "jewel orchid?" Do you like them but need a little extra help growing them? Then this is the talk for you! Featured in a 2020 American Orchid Society webinar, this talk strictly focuses on jewel orchid species and how to grow the many different genera that are classified as jewel orchids. Not only is it filled with detailed pictures of these plants' beautiful foliage, but it also places an emphasis on flowers, something that is often overlooked in jewel orchids.

This talk also has two versions: regular and the judge's addition. The judge's addition contains a small section on judging jewel orchids but excludes a few slides from the regular talk to conserve time.

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This talk is a beginner-friendly talk that covers a lot of culture, so a piece of scratch paper might be recommended to those really wanting to get the most from it.

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Run time: 45-60 minutes

This is the perfect talk for anyone just entering the orchid world or wanting to explore new, neat genera of orchids. It covers over 30 different genera, including common ones like Phalaenopsis and Cattleya to the lesser-known like Porpax and Coryanthes. It also includes a short section defining "what is an orchid" which briefly explains how the vast and bizarre variation of flowers could all possibly be orchids. Lastly, there is loads of cultural information and some "tips and tricks" to becoming an award-winning orchid grower.

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This is a fantastic talk for any societies that have a large amount of new members or members who are wanting to expand into some different types of orchids.

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Run time: 45-60 minutes

The boom of new, effective, and inexpensive grow lights has filled many hobbyists with an excitement to expand their growing area into previously unusable spaces. However, the technology and terms behind these grow lights has created an equally large flood of confusion about "which light is right?" This talk explains how to navigate this newer method of growing without all the confusing terms and graphs. We also discuss several ways to use your new lights, ranging from organized, efficient setups to aesthetic, home-grown displays.

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Plants for sale will be provided with this talk as well as links and discount codes for some of my favorite grow lights!

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Run time: 45 minutes